Manager, Material Scientist

Femtech Insider Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive health benefits

401k with employer matching

Job summary

A health and wellness platform in the United States seeks a Manager, Material Scientist to support research and development. You will lead physicochemical characterizations and evaluate drug properties while managing external partnerships and guiding product innovation. The role demands a strong background in materials science, pharmaceutical development, and effective team management. This remote position includes competitive salary and benefits like unlimited PTO and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years experience for Bachelor's, 5–10+ years for Master's, 5+ years for PhD.
• 2–5+ years of management experience.
• Strong background in pharmaceutical development.

Responsibilities

• Lead physicochemical characterization of drug substances.
• Evaluate key drug properties to inform formulation strategy.
• Design and interpret excipient compatibility studies.
• Manage relationships with external partners.

Skills

Material characterization techniques

Analytical methods

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science or related field

Job description

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are redefining healthcare by putting the customer first and delivering access to care that is affordable, accessible, and personal, from diagnosis to treatment to delivery. No two people are the same, so we provide access to personalized care designed for results. By normalizing health & wellness challenges and innovating on their solutions, we’re making better health outcomes easier to achieve.

Hims & Hers is a public company, traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “HIMS.” To learn more about the brand and offerings, you can visit hims.com/about and hims.com/how-it-works. For information on the company’s outstanding benefits, culture, and its talent-first flexible/remote work approach, see below and visit www.hims.com/careers-professionals.

About the Role:

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (better known as Hims & Hers) is looking for an experienced Manager, Material Scientist to support and scale our research and development capabilities. This role will partner closely with the VP of R&D and Innovation to help build and lead material science and pre-formulation efforts, while establishing the infrastructure needed to support continued product innovation and growth.

The Manager will play a critical role in bridging early-stage drug concepts with final formulations, supporting the developability of new and existing products. This includes physicochemical characterization, excipient compatibility, and material risk assessment to ensure quality, stability, and scalability across our portfolio.

You will serve as a key subject matter expert in pre-formulation and material science, helping to shape how these capabilities evolve at Hims & Hers. This is a highly hands‑on role with a strong focus on technical execution, while also contributing to longer‑term capability building.

You’ll work across a range of dosage forms and product types, supporting both new product development and improvements to existing formulations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to bringing new products from concept through development and into market.

This is a remote role with occasional travel.

You Will:

• Lead physicochemical characterization of drug substances using techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), DSC/TGA, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM to better understand material properties and behavior
• Evaluate key drug properties including solubility (pH profile), pKa, logP, and hygroscopicity to inform formulation strategy and product performance
• Design and interpret excipient compatibility studies to identify potential chemical or physical interactions and ensure product stability and shelf life
• Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and other teams to address formulation and process challenges across development and production
• Manage relationships with external partners supporting analytical testing, product development, due diligence, and innovation initiatives
• Support material qualification efforts, including defining and evaluating specifications for APIs, excipients, vitamins, and minerals
• Design and implement risk assessments for critical material attributes (CMAs) to ensure consistent product quality and performance
• Troubleshoot formulation and material‑related issues across both development and commercial settings, identifying effective and scalable solutions
• Contribute to building internal capabilities, processes, and best practices within pre‑formulation and material science

You Have:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, with relevant experience in R&D and/or product development (Bachelor’s: 10–15+ years, Master’s: 5–10+ years, PhD: 5+ years)
• 2–5+ years of prior people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop technical teams
• Strong background in material characterization techniques and analytical methods used in pharmaceutical development
• Deep understanding of physical chemistry, thermodynamics, and drug material properties, including experience applying Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) principles
• Experience solving complex material or drug performance challenges across development or production environments
• Experience working cross‑functionally to support product development, improvement, and troubleshooting efforts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities

Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):

• Competitive salary & equity compensation for full‑time roles
• Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
• Offsite team retreats

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you're not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match.

Hims considers all qualified applicants for employment, including applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any similar state or local fair chance laws.

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